Substation Protection & Controls Engineer – Hybrid

Leidos; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV. The role offers a hybrid schedule with 1–4 days in office in the Framingham area and remote work possible on other days.

You will interface with diverse clients, perform protection and control drawings, and collaborate with CAD technicians while advancing professional certifications and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with two (2+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
• Experience in executing substation protection and control projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design.
• Meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment.
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities.
• Interface with local clients and nationwide utility clients.
• Work on projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages.
• Prepare electrical power calculations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (Substation, Telecom, Civil/Structural).
• Support complete project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Two+ years substation protection design experience

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV. The role offers a hybrid schedule with 1–4 days in office in the Framingham area and remote work possible on other days.

You will interface with diverse clients, perform protection and control drawings, and collaborate with CAD technicians while advancing professional certifications and leadership opportunities.